Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe

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Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe
Armiger	Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Adopted	1975
Crest	A Mullet of five points Azure
Torse	Vert and Azure
Blazon	Or, a Palmtree eradicated proper.
Supporters	To the dexter, a red-footed falcon, and to the sinister a grey parrot, both proper
Compartment	None
Motto	Unidade, Disciplina, Trabalho (Portuguese: "Unity, Discipline, Work")
Order(s)	None

The coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe consists of a red-footed falcon on the left and a grey parrot on the right holding a coat of arms with a palm in its center. The coat of arms is surmounted by a blue star. Above, there is a band that states the name of the country. At the base of the arms the national motto, "Unity, discipline, work" is inscribed.

Historical coat of arms[]

In 1935, the Portuguese colonies were officially assigned coats of arms that followed a standard design pattern.^[2]

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  Coat of arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe between 1933 and May 8, 1935.

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  Coat of arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe between May 8, 1935 - June 11, 1951.

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  Coat of arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe from June 11, 1951 to July 12, 1975.

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  Lesser coat of arms between May 8, 1935 - July 12, 1975.

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